Position Description: Program Coordinator, Master of Arts (MA) Programs

The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) unit of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, through its Center for Advanced Governmental Studies, seeks a full-time, non-tenure track faculty member who will teach and serve as a coordinator for Master of Arts program activity in the Center, located in Washington, DC. The coordinator will interact and provide assistance to two MA program directors in Governmental Studies and directly report to the Center Director.

The position of Program Coordinator is a full-time, twelve-month faculty and administrative position (non-tenure track) with an initial appointment of one year.

The person hired for this new faculty position will be responsible for teaching five courses per year, including courses in research methods and Security Studies. Additional responsibilities will include advising students, reviewing theses prior to defense, and external representation of the program as determined by the Director of the Center for Advanced Governmental Studies.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in the social sciences or history with an emphasis on international affairs or national security. The candidate should have teaching experience and a track record of research in strategic studies, economic security or environmental/energy security. Prior professional experience in fields related to American politics and institutions is especially desirable.

For best consideration, please apply by October 1, 2013, for an anticipated start date of December 1, 2013. To apply, send a cover letter which details previous teaching and professional experience, a current curriculum vitae, and two letters of reference to: